Hamilton: Population = 153,000
The main source of revenue is the dairy industry due to its location in the centre of NZ’s largest dairy farming area, Waikato.
Manufacturing & retail are also important to the local economy as is the provision of health services through Waikato hospital.
3rd fastest growing urban area in NZ (behind Pukekohe & Auckland)
Wellington: Population = 393,600
The capital city, the CBD is close to Lambton harbour, an arm of wellington harbour, which lies along an active geological fault.
The government sector has been a mainstay of the economy.
Wellington’s median income is well above the average in NZ and also has much higher proportion of people with tertiary qualification.
Tourism is a major contribution with NZers making up the largest visitor market. This is also a popular conference tourism destination.
Tauranga: Population = 127,700
The port of Tauranga is NZ’s largest port in terms of gross export tonnage & efficiency.
Tauranga is one of the NZ’s fastest growing cities. 5th largest city. Home to a large number of migrants especially from the U.K.
Tauranga hosts a lot horticulture land used to grow a wide range of fresh produce. Recent years have seen the establishments of vineyards and wineries.
This article has been written by Hamish Patel, mortgage broker with mortgagesonline.co.nz. Ph: 09 625 4693, Mobile: 021 625 693, hamish@monline.co.nz
